1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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